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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1898
Page
4
A late 19th century political-mixed item notes Stirling Morton seeking a new party as factions clash. It references Croker’s threats against Joe Batley and a mood of unrest, with remarks on governance, alliances, and escalating bitterness in American politics.
In a sensational note from New York Journal the Carmen soprano Olgs Nethersolr boasts a daring private pastime after a rise to fame atop the stage. The report, sourced from a European arrival, frames the claim as a sworn confession amid public scrutiny.
A column blends theatrical jibes and social observations, recounting Miss Nethersole’s kiss scandal, Minnie Seligman’s charity drive, and a roving roll of city wit. It includes proverbs, sharp one-liners, and notes on fashion, manners, and public amusements from Chicago and Atchison Globe wires.
Leavenworth residents allege bribery in paving petitions with affidavits claiming offers of cash to sign asphalt petitions. Notes show multiple property owners, including J F Larimer and Mrs A Cassella, describe bribery attempts by a man named Norris and related misrepresentations. The council plans to delay Fifth Street paving until the next summer unless charges against the Asphalt company are disproved.
Nov 19 Leavenworth report details a court fight over island ownership along the Missouri River. David Atchison and Winston Stillings contest accretion rights after the island formed and changed with river shifts, with a Plattsburg case moving to Kansas City on a venue change. The Missouri district court previously ruled in Atchison’s favor defining reformed land as his property despite erosion.
Leavenworth Nov 19 Warden French to build 25 cottages for guards on prison grounds north of the main yard with a river view. He personally supervises construction now and leads a convicts gang of 30 plus in brick work, lumber dressing, and new cell houses as a brick plant is planned.
Walter Jones of Leavenworth, a 22 year old porter, sues his uncle G E Jones of Little Rock for about 31000 arguing he never received his inheritance from a family estate tied to a lucrative Arkansas grocery business. The suit, filed with Martin and Murphy, seeks the principal plus accrued interest and will be heard in Little Rock terms.
Argentina November report states Lemien Bros circus may relocate winter quarters to Coffeyville after Mrs Walker obtained an injunction blocking road use by the circus. Col Frank Lemen notes Coffeyville citizens offered land and good quarters if the show settles there, while the troupe spends substantial sums in Argentina each winter for supplies.
Galena reports an explosion at George McCulloch mine that killed Jax. Nichols and blinded Norville, who soon married his devoted sweetheart Miss Bertha Searcy of Webb City. The Cimarron high school proposition passed by a small margin amid turnout concerns. Laundry advertises collars and cuffs laundered to look like new by Peerless Steam Laundry.
Chicago reports the death of famed hypnotist Thomas Kennedy, whose worldwide tours and dramatic cures of drunkenness and deafness drew crowds. He introduced severe ear needle tests and showcased many curios from his travels. His work earned honors from San Francisco and Australia. his health declined at 46 after relentless performance.
Prof A M Champlin resumes mathematics teaching at St Johns Military School in Salina after a year’s recovery in the East. A Sanitary ad section notes testimonials praising Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with cures credited to J R Gibbs and S Haver of Fincastle Virginia.
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